PDF Extractor: Effortless PDF to Text Conversion Unlock the valuable data trapped in your PDF files with our powerful and easy-to-use PDF Extractor. This Apify Actor automates the process of converting any PDF into clean, usable text, saving you time and effort. Whether you're a developer, data analyst, or business user, our PDF scraper provides a simple solution for all your PDF data extraction needs. ## Key Features * Seamless Text Extraction: Automatically extract text from any PDF file. Our tool handles various PDF formats, ensuring accurate and reliable results. * Cloud and Local File Support: Works with direct PDF links, share links from Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive, and local PDF files. * Structured Data Output: The extracted text is provided in a structured JSON format, making it easy to integrate with your existing applications and workflows. * Automated PDF Processing: Automate your document processing workflows by integrating our PDF extractor into your systems. Say goodbye to manual data entry! * Scalable and Reliable: Built on the robust Apify platform, our actor can handle large volumes of PDFs, making it perfect for enterprise-level data extraction tasks. ## Use Cases Our PDF Extractor is a versatile tool that can be used in a wide range of applications: * Data Extraction and Analysis: Pull key information from financial reports, invoices, research papers, and other PDF documents for analysis. * Content Management: Convert your PDF library into a searchable text archive. * Lead Generation: Extract contact information from PDF directories and brochures. * Academic Research: Quickly process and analyze large collections of academic papers and articles. * Legal Document Management: Easily search and review legal documents and contracts. ## Why Choose Our PDF Extractor? * Simplicity: No need for complex coding or external libraries. Simply provide a URL, and our actor does the rest. * Flexibility: Supports a wide range of PDF sources, including cloud storage and local files. * Cost-Effective: A more affordable and efficient alternative to manual data entry and expensive enterprise software. * Developer-Friendly: Easy to integrate into your existing applications and workflows via the Apify API. ## Input The actor requires a single input: * pdfUrl (String): The URL of the PDF file. This can be a direct link, a share link from Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, or a local file path (e.g., file:///path/to/your/file.pdf). ## Output The extracted text is stored in a dataset, with each record containing: * originalPdfUrl: The original URL or path of the PDF. * processedPdfUrl: The direct download link used for processing. * extractedText: The full text content of the PDF.